- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kenya compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kenya is 1% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling561 (Taka 458) | Taka 329 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling584 (Taka 477) | Taka 426 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling415 (Taka 339) | Taka 173 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (Taka 78) | Taka 73 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (Taka 142) | Taka 98 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling113 (Taka 92) | Taka 58 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling713 (Taka 582) | Taka 368 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling229 (Taka 187) | Taka 147 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling88 (Taka 72) | Taka 24 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling178 (Taka 145) | Taka 342 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,386 (Taka 1,132) | Taka 2,486 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling157 (Taka 128) | Taka 101 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling56 (Taka 46) | Taka 46 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Kenya is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling142,414 (Taka 116,285) | Taka 42,612 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling79,724 (Taka 65,097) | Taka 34,991 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling7,218 (Taka 5,893) | Taka 3,724 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling81,116 (Taka 66,234) | Taka 42,959 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling41,971 (Taka 34,271) | Taka 25,756 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,595 (Taka 4,568) | Taka 3,716 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,356 (Taka 2,740) | Taka 2,062 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling38,875 (Taka 31,742) | Taka 43,935 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling10,674 (Taka 8,716) | Taka 14,666 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling620 (Taka 507) | Taka 291 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling2,483 (Taka 2,027) | Taka 545 | + 272% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kenya is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,134 (Taka 2,559) | Taka 2,103 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,640 (Taka 2,972) | Taka 2,596 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling5,512 (Taka 4,501) | Taka 4,703 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,062 (Taka 4,133) | Taka 4,026 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Kenya is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,171,320 (Taka 956,417) | Taka 3,281,160 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling108 (Taka 88) | Taka 92 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,374 (Taka 3,572) | Taka 2,448 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Kenya is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling279 (Taka 228) | Taka 297 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,280 (Taka 1,045) | Taka 476 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,344 (Taka 2,731) | Taka 1,238 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling387 (Taka 316) | Taka 370 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling261 (Taka 213) | Taka 304 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling378 (Taka 309) | Taka 360 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (Taka 99) | Taka 87 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling148 (Taka 121) | Taka 110 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling837 (Taka 683) | Taka 320 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Kenya is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,259 (Taka 1,844) | Taka 1,533 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,243 (Taka 1,015) | Taka 787 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,201 (Taka 1,798) | Taka 3,706 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,341 (Taka 3,545) | Taka 2,759 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling624 (Taka 509) | Taka 1,315 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling312 (Taka 255) | Taka 332 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling224 (Taka 183) | Taka 547 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling78,248 (Taka 63,892) | Taka 35,756 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling5.40 (Taka 4.41) | Taka 14 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling8,325 (Taka 6,797) | Taka 2,557 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling242 (Taka 198) | Taka 229 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.817
BDT
/
KES
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,625 prices entered by 482 different people.
Cost of living in Kenya is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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